Brian Patton, who stood for GCBTTR in Holbrook against council leader Ann Lucas, has said that the campaign to get Coventry City back to the Ricoh Arena continues.
Patton said before polling stations closed: "The campaign has achieved its goals of gaining a higher profile, much publicity and growing support – and giving a voice to the majority who want pressure on all sides to Get Cov Back To The Ricoh now, whoever owns either.
"We have had an overwhelmingly positive response on the doorsteps and in the streets, which shows popular support for the Sky Blues returning to the council-owned Ricoh Arena as a priority, whoever owns either. People very clearly blame all sides for the dispute, including the council. They want all parties to talk urgently about getting the club back home.
"We did not expect to beat the Labour party machine, and there has been a tremendous effort by a small team who delivered leaflets and worked hard to get our message across. It's disappointing that some fans have chosen to attack us, rather than get behind all attempts to ensure there is pressure on all sides to get the club back to the city it belongs.
"When I was approached by GCBTTR to stand, I said this would be just the start. The campaign will continue."
Rob Stevens, coordinator of GCBTTR, said: "We're delighted that our campaign message is being heard and has gained much support on the doorsteps and in the streets, regardless of the vote. The campaign will continue.
"This summer will be an important one. Many people share our view that the council's strategy of not negotiating with the club's owners has failed. It's time for change this summer. The council must do more – in the interests of the club, the city, its economy and taxpayers. We call on fans to unite behind our simple message – to ensure pressure on all sides to Get Cov Back to the Ricoh before it is too late."